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Learning Support Assistant (SEN) Full time (Monday to Friday) Hours 8:30am - 3:30pm Permanent Location - Christchurch Start date - September 2025 or ASAP The School and RoleAn Alternative Provision school located in Christchurch is currently looking for Learning Support Assistants to begin in September. The school serves primary and secondary students aged 6 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, as well as ASD and other needs such as trauma, school phobia, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).The successful Support Assistant will work both in small groups and on a one-to-one basis with pupils, providing academic support, helping them overcome learning barriers, and offering emotional assistance. Your role will be vital in fostering the educational and emotional growth of children with special needs or challenging behaviours. Working closely with the class teacher and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), you will help create a positive, inclusive learning environment tailored to each student’s individual needs.Key Responsibilities:Provide 1-1 support to a specific student, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support plans. Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO ...